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The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
BRUTAL TREATMENT OF CON-
VICTS.

For years past, under the
leasing system, reports have gone
ont from time to time OF
the brutal and inhumnn treat
mrnt OF the States convicts,
hut il has uniformly been contcndcd
that these reports have been greatly
exaggerated, and that where abuses
have existed at all they have been
at the hands OF sub lcssccs. From
the report Of the Kinds county
grand jury, however, published in
to.day's paper, it seems that not on
" is the worst that has ever been
told about the maltrcatmcnt at
convicts been confirmed, but that
this iuhuman treatment has been
carried on in the walls of the Pcni
Tertiary at Jackson under the eye
OF the head lessces, and almost with
in a stones throw Of the State
House and Governors Mansion.
The report Of that grand jury is
enough to arouse the indignation
of every man who has spark OF
humanity in his soul. That such
atrocities and such brutal neglect
of the sick and dying should be
carried on or permitted by men
claiming to be possessed of ordinary
human instincts, seems almost be.
yond belief.
The grand jury appears 10th tc
charge the responsibility for this
state Of affairs directly upon the
lcsseps, bnt prefers rather to lay i,
at the door of the leasing system
hut while this is primarily true, the
public will not fail to place a large
share of the responsibility on >tht
lcssees personally and the State
officials whose duty it is to see that
such abuses do not exist. Who is
who can be directly to blame fol
such condition of affairs in the
Penitcntiary hospital, but the lessees
themselves and the Superintendent
and Penitcntiary Board of Control
whose hounden duty it is to see thai
the States prisoners as not NAL
treated?
The case also has another ugI y
side to it. In view of the past com
plants no one expected much better
of the old lessees, but when they
took into partnership with them
Col. w. L. Nugent and Capt. W. H
Hardy, both men standing high in
in the State as christians and HUI
name gentlemen, and as representa-
tive laymen of the greatest christian
denominations of Mississippi, the
public had right to expect some
thing better, for their names alone
were a pledge of be- tier things
A as! for disappointed hopes!
We can now only trust that the
cause Of christianity will not be
made to bear the reproach OF such
unscemly acts, and that the people
OF this proud State Will rise in
their majesty when the Legislature
meets the coming winter and cause
the infamous lease system to be
blottcd out and the decree to be
written that henceforth no man or
set of men shall speculate in.the
blood and lives Of her prisoners, let
their recommendation be what it
may. "God will not smile upon a
State that treats its convicts as
N;sc; mi .loaS -
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
Seal

The Clarion has an article on the
Georgia Convicts," which refers in
fitting terms to the abuses of the
lease system in that distant State,
bnt it has not a word to say of the
disgraceful and inhuman treatment
of Mississippi convicts within sight
of its own Office door. This is just
like the Clarion for all the world.
However. being Joney Hamilton
organ and tied up with the Peniten,
tiary Ring as it is, no one has a
right to exnect ANYTHING cleo
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

John III. Anderson, of the knscius-
ko Star, is one of this States future
great men. His late speech before
the Alumni Association Of Missis-
sippi College is said to have en-.
titled him by it's breadth Of thought
humor and patriotism To the so
briquet of the Henry Grady o.
Mississippi Though scarcely
past his majority, be already hat
Statewide reputation as one o
Mississippi's most brilliant an(
forcible journalists.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

Capt. j. S. Hoskins, one of the
nominees for Representative in
Holmes county, proposes as q plan
of preventing the accumulation OF
convicts in the Pcnitentiary the
rai-ing petit larceny to $25, regard
less of the kind of property stolen,
whether domestic animal or other
valuable thing, flung the thieI
not less than twice the worth oil
what he stole, paying the owner out
of the fine when collected, thu
proven value Of the property taken
and turning the residue into the
school fund. The plan is worthy Of
consideration. There is no sense
in sending a man to the Peniten
tiary for two years for stealing g
four-bit shoat, unless the object OF
the Legislature is to keep the
Penitentiary stocked with convicts
to be leased out and inhumanl y
treated for the benefit of few
men.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

The "ring" papers are saying
good deal about the abuses oil
newspaper privileges in this State.
They tail, however, to say anything
against the official abuses existing
within our Stale, at which the free
and unshackled press in now
directing its power. -Southern Sen
tineI
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

John II. Martin, of the New Mis-
sissippian, and j. w. Buchanan, oil
the Grenada Sentinel, started to
Louisiana to fight a duel last Friday
evening but on arriving at Magnolia
were arrested by the Sheriff Of Pike
county and each placed under a
$1,000 peace bond. Martin was the
challenged party and had named
shot guns and buck shot at the
distance Of five steps as the man
ner of settlement. He had his gun
on the train with him, while Blu,
chanan went empty-handed, which
caused some to think that Buck
didn't mean business when it came
to the scratch.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

In addition to the lawyers he
already had, Hamilton has employ
ed every practicing lawyer in Rankin
10 assist in defending him. This
is one time, however, that the reo
plc intend TO see that the ends Of
Justice are not defeated Ivy influence
and money.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

The bloody work goes on. j. )
IIoskins, Jr., the Junior editor OF
the Lexington Bulletin, was murder
ed while unarmed last week by r. b
Chatham, 4 Republican candidate
for the Legislature.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

4 State Convention OF the Farm
els Alliances is called TO meet in
jackson August 24th, 1887. Each
County Alliance is expected to send
three delegates.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

A man who is "non partisan on all
questions is not the man TO rep
resent this or any other county in
the next Legislature. The people
need Representatives who have de-
cided views on the live issues Of the
day and who dare maintain them in
the face of all opposition.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
a Picture.

Col. Jones ). Hamilton luxuriat'
ing in his mansion; the State suing
Tor $4,000, lease money past due
the States wards lying vermin-
eaten, bodies lacerated, dying by
Titles IN hard boards! And thi:
is civilization. And papers are ex
pected to hold their peace while The
tragedy Of woes is being enacted
,SirOrd a. Shield.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

1t is a significant fact that Ham
ilton, while claiming to be an inno-
cent man, should prefer to lay in
Jail for six months rather than come
to trial in his own county, or any
other. This isn't the act of a man
conscious of having a righteous
cause.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
For Floater.

! hereby announce myself n candidate
for Representative for the counties of Lin
coin and jefferson; subject to the action
of the Democratic District Convention.
A. LEWENTHAL, JR.
We are authorized to announce
ALFRED W. SMITH
as a candidate for Floater Representative
from the counties of Lincoln and Jeffer-
son; subject to the.action of the Demo-
cratic convention.
We are.authorzed to announce
A. NJ. SUMMERS
as ascandidate for Floater Representative
from the counties of Jefferson and Lin
coin !; subject to the action of the Demo
cratic convention.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

The people don't want members
of tue Legislature elected this year
who will go to Jackson with white
wash brushes in their hand.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MISS
FOR SALE .

A desirable residence situated In the suoulni
of BroOkhaven, with about two acres OF gfouu,,
attached. House has i've large rooms, HOE,
and back gallery and hall, good well OF Waoe s
and and good stable and other out-hulIull lsS
Plenty of fruit trees just beginning 10 n' or
VIII be sold at bar. ain. A good place iT
some one intending to 20 into the VeeetoO''
business.
For further particulars, apply at this OH CO.
jyT-2m
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
For Supervisor.

hereby Announce myself candidate
for Supervisor of District No. l; subject
10 the decision of the people at the
POLLS. Respectfully,
w. X. JOHNSON.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
For Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce
A. J. MARTIN
as q candidate for Treasurer of Lincoln
county; subject to the action of the Dem
ocratiC convention.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
3 are authorized to announce
ALFRED W. SMITH
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce
S. p. OLIVER
as candidate for Sheriff of Lincoln
county; subject to the action OF the
Democratic convention.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

The BRooKHAvEN LEADER is max
ing an able fight in the matter OF
the penitentary lease Yozoo Her.
aid.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

you are sure to get value received-no
customer leaves d dissatisfied
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce
ID. II. S. COX
as candidate for Assessor of Lincon
county; subject to the action Of the Dem
ecratic Convention.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

We had the pleasure of meeting
DR.. Ford, our future State Senator,
at the Pike County Convention, and
among other things the Doctor said
he regarded it matter for con
graduation that the Democrats of
this county had decided to reor-
Sanize and nominate candidates for
all offices to be filled by the people,
thereby concentrating their
strength. He says this is the only
way to make the party strong and
formidable, and give the Lincoln
Democrats standing with the Dem
ocracy of the rest of the State.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
Yours respectfully.

The Mayor and doctors Of Com
over viii verify the uN GuI cen
ditiOD from W hiciI Ssr. s:u 0Iunn
was rai~Pd. kk. AZ. - 40
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
Suffering Women !
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The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For District Attorney.
We are authorized to announce

We are authorized tn announce
r. \. MCLAlN
rs y candidate for re. election To- the office
nf District-Attorncy of the 10th Judicial
District; subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
JEFF. TRULY
rs candidate for District-Attornoy of
the 10Th Judicial District; snliect TO the
action of the Democratic Convention.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21
For Senator.
We are authorized to announce
Il. Il. FORD,

"f Marion County, ~ n candidate to- rep
resent the 32d Senatorial District in tho
State Senate; subject to TIE action of the
Democratic convention.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

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The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

On the 2nd Monday in August
the great Hamilton Gambfell trial
will begin. Seldom,if ever, has such
an array of legal talent graced any
one case. The words of such of Mis-,
sissippi's great lawyers as Harris
Allen. the noted criminal lawyers
McLaurin, Calhoun, Huddleston,
Miller and others, will interest every
reader in the land. The speeches
will be geographically reported
and published by Reporters Bureau
of Jackson, and will be out 30 hours
after delivery Sold on subscrip-
ton, price 20 cents each. Send
subscriptions to this Office NOW.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-07-21

y. vi. III. VIdI IIH. J DUOhOI. ;.
Comes now in proper person, l.. Lea, Z,
S. Atty. for the Southern District of Miss,
and says he is unwilling to prosecute fur
ther the information herein and moves the
Court to dismiss the cause. Whereupon
it is considered by the Court that said mo-
ton be granted, and that the judgement
heretofore rendered be arrested and this
cause dismissed.
A true copy from the Record.
Attest, j. NJ. MCKEE.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-11-03
Election Notice.

notice is hereby given that ION the second
tuesday of November" next being the 9Th day o,
saiu month an election i'll be held in the several
precincts OF Lincoln county, Dakota, to vote upon
lhe question of division of the territory Dakota
upon an east and west Ii ne upon the seventh stan.
dard parallel. The ballots for ttis 1n,rpose may be
written or printed aS follows:
"FoR DIVISION
AGAINST DlvISIoN.'
-, Also to vote upon the question of prohibiting
the sale OF intoxicating liquors in Lincoln com
DahUta All persons voting at such election who
are opposed to the sa le OF such Intoxicating H.
uqors shall have written printed on their ballots
AGAINST tHE SALE and those who favor the
sale OF such Intoxicating liquors shall have written
or printed on their ballots:
"FoR SALE
Also to elect a county commissioner for the
second commissioner district. consisting of the
city OF Canton and the towns of Canton, Highland,
Farview. Lynn and Grant.
The elections In the various towns will be held az
the places designated as follows;
Eden at the office Of the st Croix Lumber Co.
Norway at the residence of CLAUS SuIestad.
Pleasant at the school house In school district
number SO.
Brooklyn at the school house in school district
number At.
Fairview at the school house in school district
Highland at the school house in school district
number I.
Lincoln al the school house in school district
number %.
Delaware at the school house in school district
number 81.
Canton at the residence of Charles S. Prince
Lynn at the school house in Worthiug.
Grant at the school house in school district
number 76.
Dayton at the school house in school djstrict
number 30.
LaValley at the school house in school district
number IL.
Perry at the school house III Lennox
Springdale at the school house in school district
number il.
Delapre at the school house in school district
number 90.
City OF Canton at the court house
such ee :tion shall be opened at O'Clock in the
morning and will continue open until 5 O'Clock in
the afternoon of the same day.
Dated Canton, Dakota, September %. 1897.
Ii. N. COOPER, County Auditor.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-11-03
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Waning Democracy.

New York World (dem.): Gen.
Clark, the clerk of the house of repre-
sentatiyes, says that the minimum dem
ocratic majority over all in the present
house will be ten and it may be four
teen. There are four vacancies two in
this state, one in Rhode Island and one
in Louisiana. If Rhode Island elects a
republican the votes by states on the
choice of the next president if the
election should be thrown into the
house would stand: Republican, 20
just enough to elect: democratic, II, and
New Hampshire tied What a con-
trast this is to the last house, in which
the democrats had 43 majority. while
the vote by states stood, democratic. 10;
republican, 16: tied, 3. Yet, when the
last house of representatives was elect
ed the republicans held the government
and the democrats We're Ostracised from
the federal service, while the present
house was chosen after democratic
administration had been nearly two
years in control at Washington. Who
will contend, after this, that the pos
session of power and patronage is all
that is needed to make party strong?
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-11-03
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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-11-03
The Newspaper at Home.

Harpers Bazaar: In many families
the newspaper has become forbidden
object to the hands and eyes of the
younger members. Their parents have
become unwilling that they should
familiarize themselves with the records
OF crimes to be found there, with the
fact OF the frequency of such crimes, or
with the frequently light and tlippant
ways OF mentioning them, while in
many eases the advertisements have
become sources of apprehension. 1t is
a pity, however. to deprive the grow
ing children of all knowledge of what
is going on in the world i'll different re-
gions from those of crime: and house
holds have always their safeguard in
the provision of a weekly paper which,
while keeping its readers abreast with
the current of the world, is not bound
as matter Of news to the daily cOnsid-
Grafton of the last theft or murder.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-11-03

Sioux Falls Argus: The old board at
Yankton have at last admitted the right
OF the new board to act. 1t will be re-
nembered that the vouchers sent by
the old board to the auditor were re-
turned with the, suggestion that bnsi-
lless would he facilitated il the sigma
lures OF the new board would be put to
the vouchers. This was merely q decla-
ration on the part Of the auditor that
the first board would not be recognized.
III it wanted its authority recognized
and better still, its warrants paid, it
should have instituted proceedings
against the auditor to compel him TO Is
sue the warrants. Instead OF doing this,
il admitted the authority of the new
board by securing thier signatures to
the vouchers